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  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology

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  • Ionic microcapsules are crucial for various applications, including drug delivery and sensing.
  • Understanding the influence of capsule properties on internal microenvironment is essential for optimizing their function.
  • Polyelectrolyte gel permeability is a key factor affecting ion transport and chemical conditions within microcapsules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theoretically investigate how polyelectrolyte gel permeability affects ion densities and pH deviations within ionic microcapsules.
  • To analyze the relationship between capsule shell permeability, ion distribution, and the resulting Donnan potential.
  • To explore the practical implications of these findings for the design of microcapsule-based biosensors.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of nonlinear Poisson-Boltzmann theory within a cell model.
  • Theoretical calculations to model ion densities and pH deviations.
  • Analysis of the impact of varying capsule shell permeability and charge.

Main Results:

  • Capsule shell permeability variations lead to significant redistribution of ion densities.
  • Semipermeable capsules exhibit larger internal pH deviations compared to permeable ones.
  • The influence of permeability on pH deviations increases with higher capsule charge.

Conclusions:

  • Polyelectrolyte gel permeability is a critical parameter influencing the internal physicochemical properties of ionic microcapsules.
  • The findings provide a theoretical framework for designing microcapsules with tailored internal environments.
  • This research has practical implications for developing advanced microcapsule-based biosensors, particularly those utilizing fluorescent dyes.